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Mitzi Jean

Rhodesian Ridgeback Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Saugus, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Mitzi! Mitzi is the kind of dog who walks into a room and immediately makes it more fun! This big, beautiful girl is happy, goofy, silly, and full of personality. At 53+ pounds, she’s a whole lot of lovable wrapped up in one adorable package! Mitzi is dog friendly, active, and always ready for fun. She loves being part of the action and would make an amazing adventure buddy for someone who enjoys walks, playtime, and then kicking back with a big goofy girl by their side. She has that wonderful happy-go-lucky personality that makes you smile without even trying. Mitzi is looking for a family who will appreciate her playful spirit, give her plenty of love and activity, and let her be the silly, lovable girl she is. DOB @  3/10/23 53+ lbsVery Dog friendlyHappy • Goofy • Silly • Active FHO surgery completed -- doing great  treated for Heartworm Spayed, Microchipped, Vaccinated available for adoption in October apply today Interested in adopting a GBP rescue dog? Submit an adoption application through the link below! https://galsbestpal.com/adoption/ Not sure which dog is the right fit? No worries! We’re matchmaking experts. Tell us about your home, lifestyle, and what you’re looking for, and we’ll help connect you with a dog who may be the perfect fit for your family. Want to Be a FOSTER HERO? Fostering saves lives! Open your home to a rescue dog and help them get ready for their forever family. Fill out a foster application and our Foster Heroes Team will be in touch.(Massachusetts residents only) https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ Want to HELP Make a Difference?  Do you have some extra time on your hands and want to be part of our mission? We are always looking for volunteers! We have hands on opportunities at our facility in Amesbury, MA, as well as remote volunteer opportunities from home. There’s a place for everyone in rescue, and we’d love to have you join our team! https://galsbestpal.com/volunteer/ A Little Note:Our rescue is completely volunteer-run, and we appreciate your patience as our team works behind the scenes to find the best possible matches for our dogs and their future families. Every application is thoughtfully considered, and our team will reach out when there is a potential match. Stay Connected! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok for more photos, videos, updates and sneak peeks of our newly rescued dogs! Thank you for choosing rescue. With love,The GBP Volunteer Team A Note About Our Bios:Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster family. Each dog may respond differently as they transition into a new home. We cannot guarantee transitions will affect them. Time, patience, and understanding are key when welcoming a new dog into your home. Breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2688636##
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Millie

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, Young
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We received Millie about a year ago from a friend who knew someone who had a puppy they wanted to find a new home for. They had her living in a crate outdoors 24 hours a day and she was underfed. We wanted to rescue her so we took her in. She's a mixed breed but we're not sure what exactly she is. We think she might have some Rhodesian Ridgeback in her based on her coloring and body shape. We housetrained her and taught her the "sit" command but she could use some training in other areas. She's a sweet dog, however, she seems to have some anxiety when it comes to strangers, especially men. She has a lot of energy and it is a little overwhelming for us as we have a new baby. We also have an older dog who doesn't have the energy to play with her all the time like she wants to. We have a small fenced in area in our yard but she needs more space to run around. She needs a home with someone who has the time and patience to train her and give her the attention she deserves.
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Penny

Rhodesian Ridgeback Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Dayville, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Penny is a gorgeous Rhodesian ridgeback mix that weighs approximately 50 lbs and is the sweetest girl! She is approximately 1 year and 3 months old and was found in January of 2026 in a cemetery with about 12+ other dogs. She was fending for herself, finding food, water and shelter where and when she could. This awesome girl absolutely loves other dogs; big and small. She is currently being fostered in a sanctuary in south Texas, along the Texas/Mexico border. This amazing sanctuary is only a short term stop for this baby until their forever home is found. They are the ones who originally found her and got her to safety, before reaching out to us to help in placing their animals in the homes they deserve. She can be a little shy right at first, but it doesn’t take her long to warm up and become your loyal, best friend. Penny is very active and loves to romp around the yard and play with the other doggies. The happiest she is, is when she is with other dogs and they have toys to play tug-o-war with. We strongly recommend another dog or dogs in the home, or consistent doggy friends/doggy parks/doggy day-care that she can go to. Where Penny currently is, has pigs and she enjoys playing with them too! While she does love to play, she is very gentle when she does. She is not overly rough. She is a bit of an escape artist as she just enjoys being out and about. Penny is MOSTLY house trained, just needs consistency to master is 100% Penny loves car rides and walks okay on a leash, will need a bit more work on the leash to become perfect. She has great recall once she is familiar with the area. We learned she is an escape artist as she climbed a 4-foot fence and got out. But all she did was explore a little bit and then go to the front door of the home and wait to be let in. She is such a good girl! An ideal home for Penny would be one that is: Active, wants a dog that loves to go on adventures Wants a best friend, a dog that will be your shadow Has another active dog to play with and tire each other out The fosters favourite thing about Penny: That even after she was dumped and left to starve to death in the middle of nowhere, she still trusts people and is the sweetest, most loving baby. This animal is fixed (spayed/neutered), heart worm positive (they have received the 30-day course of antibiotics and need to stay on heart worm prevention for 12-16 months and be retested then), current on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, microchipped, current on de-wormer, and will receive a clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian prior to transport. PLEASE READ BELOW: To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals out in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We ONLY do adopt in Central US and the East Coast. The adoption fee listed ($495) INCLUDES transport from Texas to the Northeast. Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks: Albany, NY – Only one transport company goes here, once a month Wells, VT and Brattleboro, VT Nashua, NH – Only one transport company goes here, times vary Willington, CT - Stamford, CT - Dayville, CT Steubenville, OH – Cincinnati, OH – Grove City, OH Grove City, PA and Washington, PA – THESE STOPS ARE ON HOLD AS OF 7/1 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Ridgefield, NJ and Mt Laurel, NJ Emmitsburg, MD and Elkton, MD Falls Church, VA and Glenn Allen, VA We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is best fit for your home. With an approved application, we do put you in touch with the foster who has the animal for you to ask any specific questions regarding them.
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Abbypup- sweet companion!

American Pit Bull Terrier Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Nashua, NH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Abby was found along with her sister abandoned in an apartment complex in SW Houston. She is approx. 2 1/2 yrs old and weighs around 65lbs. She is a little shy first but then warms up quickly, she is house and crate trained but will need more positive reinforcement. She does get along with other dogs and walks well on a leash. She is spayed, current on vaccinations, dewormed, and microchipped. She has a clean bill of health. The adoption fee includes her transport to your area and she is being fostered in Houston TX. Please email us at alr.one.2007@gmail.com for an adoption application. https://youtube.com/shorts/22n8TDvvzVc?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/NtekGucyvqs?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/XvRWS_3gCCU?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/biWms92XLTs?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/LsHtdMdtjRY?feature=share

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Dayville, CT 06241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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